Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester
Sir
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester (
1724-
1808) was a
British soldier who served as
Governor of
Canada. Colonel Carleton was a part of
James Wolfe's attack on
Quebec City during the
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. General Carleton repelled the American attack on
Quebec in
1775. He served as governor of Canada twice,
1768-
1778 and
1785-
1795.
Preceded by:
New Creation
| Baron Dorchester
| Followed by:
Dudley Carleton
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